Airlines, miles, and points is the most popular topic at Australian Frequent Flyer. In this category, we provide expert tips, insider tricks, and facilitate discussions about Qantas, Virgin Australia, non-Australian airlines, and global airline alliances. From earning and redeeming frequent flyer points to maximising elite status benefits, we aim to help you get the most out of your travel. We also cover every step of the journey – from planning and booking flights to experiencing the flight itself, and finally, arriving at your destination. Whether you're a seasoned traveller or just starting to explore the world of frequent flyer programs, you'll find valuable advice to elevate your travel experience. See below for articles on airlines, miles and points.
Many airlines sell Business Class even on very short flights with less than half an hour in the air. Providing a premium service in such limited time is a challenge - which only some airlines rise to.
Still hoping to reach Europe this July or August? Last minute award availability is possible. You can look at alternatives to secure Business Class flights to Europe using Qantas, Velocity Points and Qatar Airways Avios.
Philippine Airlines has announced it will join Oneworld, becoming the 16th member of the alliance and its second in South-East Asia.
Qantas has begun using automated boarding gates as a trial at Sydney Airport Terminal 3. The smart gates allow passengers to board without a staff member to scan them onto the flight.
Our guide explains how to upgrade with Qantas Points, including strategies to maximise your chances of a successful upgrade request.
You can redeem Qatar Airways Avios - which you can get by transferring Amex Points - for award flights and upgrades. Our guide explains how.
You don't necessarily need to spend money to earn Qantas Points! Here are six ways to earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points - and stop your balance from expiring - for free.
Cathay changed its award flights prices in May 2026, but it's hard to see exactly what changed as it no longer publishes award charts. Our unofficial tables show how many Asia Miles you'll now need for a flight.
You can now book flights on Philippine Airlines across their network with your Qantas Points, unlocking a new option for travel across the Philippines as well as one-stop to Asia and the USA.
The Qantas Frequent Flyer Status Accelerator challenge is an easy fast-track to Qantas Gold status, requiring just 200 status credits.
You can now redeem Qatar Airways Privilege Club Avios for Philippine Airlines flights. There's decent award availability, but pricing is higher than expected.
Avios is the common points currency of seven airlines: British Airways, Iberia, Qatar Airways, Finnair, Aer Lingus, Vueling and now also Loganair. These diagrams show which frequent flyer programs you can transfer Avios between, and which airlines partner with each program.